The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

The Order of ST Benedict AT Alton Abbey

Registered charity 229216 Registered since 1964

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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9
trustees on the board
7.3y median 6y
average tenure
12y
longest tenure
3
trustees past 6 years
10.2y
average years in governance
4 vs 3 portfolio
first-time trustees
2
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 9The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty 8Religious Activities 5Accommodation/housing 4Education/training 1

Commercial experience

Other services 2Arts and leisure 1Professional services 1
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Contact

Websitewww.altonabbey.com
Emailbursar@altonabbey.com
Phone01420561691
Address12 Estuary Avenue, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1GF

Finances

£31,561 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2020£121,967£132,684
2021£175,689£187,831
2022£106,130£156,752
2023£58,350£150,723
2024£31,561£170,712

What it does

What

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housingReligious Activities

Who

Other Defined GroupsThe General Public/mankind

How

Provides Human ResourcesProvides Buildings/facilities/open Space

Charitable objects

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE ORDER OF ST. BENEDICT AND THE MAINTENANCE OF DESTITUTE AND INFIRM MERCHANT SEAMEN HOUSED AT THE ABBEY ALTON HAMPSHIRE

Governing document: TRUST DEED DATED 1ST MAY 1925 AS AMENDED 17TH DECEMBER 1980 AND SCHEME OF 2ND SEPTEMBER 1982

Trustees (9)

9trustees
69median age
1aged 70+

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